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The UIS men's basketball team was able to pick up their first victory of the 2024-25 season on Saturday night at TRAC against Roosevelt University. The Prairie Stars start the season 1-0 while Roosevelt drops to 0-1. UIS extends its streak to 23 consecutive home-opener victories.

Head coach Matt Brock expressed his satisfaction with the season opener, saying, "It was great to get the first one under our belt. We defended at a high level for a majority of the game and made it hard for them to score. It's great to see our fans back at TRAC!"

Game Summary

  • The Prairie Stars set the tone from the start, opening the game with hot shooting that propelled them to a lead of as many as 12 points within the first eight minutes
  • Roosevelt countered with an 11-0 run to pull within one point, but UIS quickly responded, launching a 10-0 run to reestablish their advantage
  • The teams traded baskets for much of the remainder of the first half, with UIS gradually widening its lead. As the buzzer sounded for halftime, the Prairie Stars had secured a 17-point edge, leading 44-27
  • UIS maintained its intensity in the second half, stretching the lead to 22 points within the first two minutes
  • Roosevelt managed a brief rally, narrowing the gap to 12, but the Prairie Stars never allowed their lead to dip below double digits
  • As the game neared its final stages, UIS accelerated once more, ultimately extending the lead back to 22
  • Max Kunnert led the Prairie Stars with 23 points, shooting 6-12 from the field and 3-5 from three, while Khalil Ross added 16 points on 7-12 shooting
  • Tye Banks provided 14 points off the bench, Jack Weber added 13, and newcomer Nate Shockey scored 11 in his UIS debut
  • Kunnert, Banks, and Braden McGlothlin grabbed 6 rebounds each, while Weber and Evan Altman both recorded 4 assists
  • UIS shot .517 from the field, .538 from three, and .650 from the line, holding Roosevelt to .426 shooting and .300 from three

From the Box Score
Points: UIS 93, RU 76
Field Goals Made: UIS 30-58 (.517), RU 29-68 (.426)
Three-Point Field Goals Made: UIS 7-13 (.538), RU 9-30 (.300)
Free Throws Made: UIS 26-40 (.650), RU 9-10 (.900)
Rebounds: UIS 44, RU 32
Personal Fouls: UIS 15, RU 26
Assists: UIS 20, RU 13
Turnovers: UIS 10, RU 11
 

Up Next

The Prairie Stars continue the Midwest Region Crossover with a game against Parkside on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. at TRAC.